Partnerships Coordinator (6-Month, Fixed-Term Contract) /

Melbourne Storm is an Australian professional rugby league club playing in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. It is the only NRL team based in Victoria and has experienced substantial growth and success in its short history.

• Work in a high performing, driven team.
• Support the commercial department to achieve success.
• Grow and develop your career within the sporting industry. 

Our Vision is “to be the best and most respected professional sports organisation in Australia” and we are proud to employ people who share the Club’s vision for performance excellence, both on and off the field. 

About the Role

This role is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will play an important role within the Commercial Department. The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day coordination and administration for Melbourne Storm’s Commercial Partnerships team.

Key to success will be the proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, build and retain relationships, source and collate key data for reporting purposes, as well as assisting in the delivery of contractual rights and benefits for Melbourne Storm Commercial Partners. 

The role will require exceptional communication and collaboration with internal staff within Melbourne Storm.  The ability to be a self -starter who can work at pace, juggle multiple priorities, and bring second to none organisation and time management skills will be integral for this role. This is a great opportunity for someone to take the next step in the career, in a high-performance working environment.

As the Partnerships Coordinator, you will:

The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for a number of key deliverables across client and partner engagement, acquisition strategy, relationship and stakeholder management including, but not limited to:

• Support the partnerships team with the delivery of contract entitlements across the Melbourne Storm partnership portfolio (e.g., signage, ticketing, branding, player and coach appearances, activations) ensuring they are delivered in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Lead with a customer-first approach to provide excellent client and stakeholder service and communication.
• Attend partner meetings with Partnership Managers and contribute updates where necessary.
• Collate information on a regular basis to assist the partnerships team with post campaign, mid-season and end of season reporting.
• Work closely with events and corporate teams in delivering club and partner events as well as hospitality and game day operations.
• Management of the sponsorship databases, ensuring they are updated on a regular basis, optimised and fully utilised, as well as other administrative tasks.
• Support the sales team with the development of sales decks within the Canva platform.
• Assist the team with campaign briefs and proposals and other new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in using Canva will be highly desirable
• Proven ability to deliver high quality work in a fast paced, high performance environment
• Positive attitude, ambitious and wanting to be part of a fun team

What we Offer

• Flexibility with hybrid office / WFH arrangements.
• Access up to six additional days of annual leave each year.
• Free parking onsite and state of the art gym access.
• Free access to all Melbourne Storm home games + additional tickets for friends and/or family.
• Tickets to Storm Player of the Year Award, Life Members Dinner, Christmas Party and many other nominated Club events. 
• Indulge in some fun! Our social committee organise Club events throughout the season.
• Access to our EAP service who assist with improving employee health and wellbeing.
• Discounts from Storm partners.
• Access to an annual Flu Vaccine and skin checks.
• Internal Professional Development opportunities 

How to Apply

For the opportunity to demonstrate your drive, ambition and skills to thrive in this position, please send your written application, including both covering letter and CV to Abbey Hurney via partnershipscoordinator@melbournestorm.com.au

Applications close Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 5:00pm

Melbourne Storm values diversity and inclusion and we embrace individual difference. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role, including First Nations peoples, even if you don't meet all of the selection criteria.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to meet NRL accreditation requirements, and all employment is subject to a National Police Record clearance and valid Working with Children Check. Our organisation is committed complying with Child Safety Standards

We regret that we are unable to accept recruitment agency applications.